# Palmitos District, Naranjo Canton, Alajuela Province > Source: https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/naranjo/palmitos/ District · Naranjo Canton # Palmitos Palmitos is a district of Costa Rica in Naranjo Canton, Alajuela Province. It had an estimated **4,976 people** in 2021 on 10 km² (about 475 per km²). 10 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 13 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 4,976people (2021) - 10.5km² - 13mapped services - 1,084 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Palmitos? Palmitos had an estimated **4,976 people** in 2021 — 10.1% of Naranjo Canton, 301st of 472 districts. There are 985 women for every 1,000 men (close to the Naranjo Canton figure of 990). Spread over 10 km², that is about **475 people per km²**, 155th of 472 districts. 20.3% of people are children under 15 and 9.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 33 years (it is 32 across Naranjo Canton). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 43 children and older people. 0–4 ****323** 5–9 ****343** 10–14 ****342** 15–19 ****350** 20–24 ****421** 25–29 ****442** 30–34 ****454** 35–39 ****382** 40–44 ****323** 45–49 ****300** 50–54 ****291** 55–59 ****278** 60–64 ****234** 65–69 ****184** 70–74 ****126** 75+ ****183** Source: [Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, population 2021 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-cri). ## Where is Palmitos? Palmitos lies in [Naranjo Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/naranjo/), [Alajuela Province](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/), [Costa Rica](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/). It borders 6 other districts: [Buenos Aires](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/palmares/buenos-aires/), [Concepción](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-ramon/concepcion/), [Naranjo](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/naranjo/naranjo/), [San Isidro](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/san-ramon/san-isidro/), [San Juan](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/naranjo/san-juan/) and [San Miguel](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/naranjo/san-miguel/). By area it is the 358th largest of 492 districts in Costa Rica. It covers 8.2% of [Naranjo Canton](https://wherepedia.org/costa-rica/alajuela/naranjo/). The centre of Palmitos is about 41 km in a straight line from San José, the capital. The centre point is at 10.0949° N, 84.4207° W. Source: [Costa Rica National Statistics Office (NSO) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-cri). ## Things to see in and around Palmitos OpenStreetMap lists 2 named sights in Palmitos: 1 volcano; 1 attraction. - Mirador Monumento al Espíritu Santo · attraction - Cerro Espíritu Santo · volcano ### Nearby, outside Palmitos - Espíritu Santo Coffee Tour · attraction, Naranjo4.1 km - Beneficio San Juanillo · ruins, Naranjo4.3 km - Parador fotográfico de Palmares · attraction, Buenos Aires4.4 km - Proyecto Abandonado Condominio Castillo Real · ruins, La Granja4.6 km - Monumento al Gran Poeta Ramonense · monument, San Rafael5.1 km - Museo José Figures Ferrer · museum, San Ramón5.4 km - Museo Regional de San Ramón · museum, San Ramón5.5 km - El Rincón del Poeta · attraction, San Rafael5.5 km - San Ramón's Letters · attraction, San Rafael5.8 km - Garabito, Cacique Huetar · monument, San Ramón6.1 km - Mariposario · zoo, Alfaro6.4 km - Reserva Biologica Madre Verde · nature reserve, La Granja6.5 km Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Palmitos - Time zoneUTC−6, no daylight saving · America/Costa_Rica - CurrencyColon (CRC) - Country calling code+506 - LanguagesSpanish, English - Plug typesType A, B · 120 V - Driving sideRight - Postcode format5 digits (#####) ### Nearest airports - Juan Santamaría International Airport (SJO) · San José (Alajuela)26 km - Tobías Bolaños International Airport (SYQ) · San Jose34 km ### Nearest railway station Hospital Alajuela (Alajuela), about 25 km from the centre. ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 12.7 hours, sunrise around 05:16) and shortest in Dec (about 11.5 hours, sunrise around 05:46, sunset around 17:18). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Villages and localities in Palmitos Open gazetteers list **10 villages, towns and localities** in Palmitos. Settlements here lie between about 1,056 m and 1,158 m above sea level (median 1,084 m). - 5 Esquinas - Alto Murillo - Alto Palmas - Cantarrana - Cinco Esquinas - Concepción - Guarumal - Palmitos - Roquillo - San Roque Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Palmitos Named natural and historic features inside Palmitos, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 3 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Potrerillo - Río Cañuela - Río Palmitos ### Hills and mountains 1 mountain. - Cerro Espíritu Santo · 1,240 m Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Palmitos and the best time to visit Using the climate of Naranjo Canton, the warmest month is Apr (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Dec (22 °C). About 1,793 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (301 mm) and the driest Feb (22 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to April**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 23 38 Feb 24 22 Mar 25 29 Apr 25 76 May 24 220 Jun 24 209 Jul 23 184 Aug 23 198 Sep 23 256 Oct 23 301 Nov 22 188 Dec 22 70 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Palmitos Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital ServiMed,Consultorio Médico Dr. Carlos Rojas · Palmitos 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.09501&mlon=-84.42670#map=17/10.09501/-84.42670) Bank BANDECOSA · Palmitos 1.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.08970&mlon=-84.41242#map=17/10.08970/-84.41242) ATM Cajero Banco Popular · Sarchí Norte 8.2 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.09019&mlon=-84.34638#map=17/10.09019/-84.34638) Petrol pump Estacion de Servicio Eusse · San Miguel 2.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.07767&mlon=-84.41371#map=17/10.07767/-84.41371) Hotel Hotel Rancho Mirador Bar & Grill · San Miguel 2.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.08017&mlon=-84.39844#map=17/10.08017/-84.39844) Mall Badicentro · Buenos Aires 4.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.06012&mlon=-84.44001#map=17/10.06012/-84.44001) School Escuela de Palmitos · Palmitos 0.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.09666&mlon=-84.42662#map=17/10.09666/-84.42662) College Universidad Castro Carazo · Buenos Aires 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.06275&mlon=-84.43600#map=17/10.06275/-84.43600) Police station Delegación Cantonal de Policía de Palmares · Buenos Aires 3.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=10.06408&mlon=-84.43757#map=17/10.06408/-84.43757) Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Palmitos Places mapped inside Palmitos in open map data, by type. - Hospitals1 - Banks1 - Schools4 - Restaurants7 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other districts in Naranjo Canton - Cirrí Sur - El Rosario - Naranjo - San Jerónimo - San José - San Juan - San Miguel ## Quick answers - Where is Palmitos?In Naranjo Canton, Alajuela Province, Costa Rica - What is the population of Palmitos?4,976 (2021 estimate) - What is the median age in Palmitos?About 33 years (2021 estimate) - What is the population density of Palmitos?About 475 people per km² - What borders Palmitos?Buenos Aires, Concepción, Naranjo, San Isidro, San Juan and San Miguel - What is there to see in Palmitos?Cerro Espíritu Santo, Mirador Monumento al Espíritu Santo - What time zone is Palmitos in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Palmitos?Colon (CRC) - What language is spoken in Palmitos?Spanish, English (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Palmitos?10 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Palmitos?Settlements lie between 1,056 m and 1,158 m - What is the highest point in Palmitos?Cerro Espíritu Santo (1,240 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Palmitos?December to April - Where is the nearest hospital to Palmitos?ServiMed,Consultorio Médico Dr. Carlos Rojas, about 0.7 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Palmitos?BANDECOSA, about 1.1 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Palmitos?Cajero Banco Popular, about 8.2 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Palmitos?Estacion de Servicio Eusse, about 2.1 km from the centre - How many hospitals are in Palmitos?1 mapped - How many banks are in Palmitos?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Palmitos?CR20608 (OCHA common operational dataset)